Proverbs 22:8
8 Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity, and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.
Other Translations of Proverbs 22:8
King James Version
8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod
English Standard Version
8 Whoever sows injustice will reap calamity, and the rod of his fury will fail.
The Message
8 Whoever sows sin reaps weeds, and bullying anger sputters into nothing.
New King James Version
8 He who sows iniquity will reap sorrow, And the rod of his anger will fail.
New Living Translation
8 Those who plant injustice will harvest disaster, and their reign of terror will come to an end.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 22:8
Commentary on Proverbs 22:8
(Read Proverbs 22:8)
The power which many abuse, will soon fail them.